Welcome to AOR

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Sustainable materials management for Oregon

AOR connects professionals, advances policy, and supports practical solutions for recycling, composting, and producer responsibility.

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Run for the Board

Help guide the future of recycling and materials management in Oregon by serving on the Board of Directors. DEADLINE: May 29.

Attend Sustainable Oregon 2026

Connect with materials management professionals from across Oregon June 22–24, 2026 at the Graduate Eugene for three days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

Join AOR

Become a member of AOR to connect with peers, access member resources, and strengthen your impact.

Recycling 101

Protect natural resources by learning about recycling, composting, and waste reduction with Recycling 101, an online, self-paced course created by AOR in partnership with Oregon State University.

For a limited time, enroll for $35.
(AOR member rate is always $20.)

ABOUT AOR

AOR is a nonprofit 501(C)(6) trade association founded in 1977, committed to achieving a system of sustainable materials management by supporting high-quality recycling and composting, thoughtful consumption, and producer responsibility. AOR provides value to its members by hosting educational events, delivering publications to enhance our understanding and connections to diverse perspectives, and lobbying for legislation that supports sustainable materials management.

Our membership spans the gamut of the sustainable materials management industry. Nonprofits; waste haulers; recyclers; reuse organizations; federal, state, and local government; packaging producers; recycling equipment manufacturers; educational institutions; and many others come together under the AOR umbrella to achieve these goals.